Based on 1.796 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 1.796 opinions finded in 3 websites
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This is one of our favourite restaurants in Reading. Not sure why there are so many negative reviews, so here's our view. We've been regular customers since mid-2023 and haven't had a bad meal or experience. The service is great, it's quick, polite and accommodating. You are greeted and seated on entry, however it gets busy on the weekends! The food is very nice and the portions are good too. Our go-to meals are chicken katsu curry and duck teriyaki don. You order via the QR code (either a-la-carte or bottomless menu).
Alex B . 2024-04-21
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They gave me food poisoning Identified as scombotoxin from incorrect chilling of raw fish I have been ill for a week
John Cole . 2024-04-20
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Mediocre Japanese restaurant with localized all you can eat menu. Not very exciting food as you can expect from a buffet style restaurant. Recommended for the value for money and if you've not been to Japan for the authentic stuff. Service is okay, but I would prefer not to use their confusing app for ordering - which wasn't an option!
Bennie Cheung . 2024-04-15
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Food is always fresh and looks very nice One of the best value for money restaurants especially for Japanese food . Service could always be better but never bad
Charles Alan James Hall-Freeman . 2024-04-13
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Best japanese food I've ever eaten! Served quickly. It's a pity I am staying only few days in Reading. I could move here just for this place!!! 5 stars is not enough, I still would give it above the upper limit!
Piotr Wójcik . 2024-04-12
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It's such a beautiful place, and the food is amazing 10/10. I can't wait to come back here again for some more yummy sushi 😋
Charlotte Woodward . 2024-03-26
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Great value with the half price lunchtime deal. Service was slightly odd, asking for tap water and getting one glass to share? But we were there for the value food, which we got and it was great.
Michael Scaife . 2024-03-25
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The food was delicious especially the spicy dragon rolls but the waiter with glasses was very rude, behaved like the boss of Sushimania and made fun of customers, which ruined the good vibe of our meal.
Sofia . 2024-03-21
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Delicious all you can eat meal with loads of variety and friendly service. Not cheap, but if you're hungry well worth the bottomless option. It was quite quiet while we were there and service was very quick.
Baden Hall . 2024-03-20
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Total crooks. Would not remove the “optional service charge” and refused very rudely, this charge of course does NOT go to the waiting staff. Restaurant is literally stuck in the 1970’s. Told friends who also will not be visiting anymore. Very greedy owner.
Barry Purley . 2024-03-05
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It's had to say I was walking passad that's all so please don't go on what I say .
Ricky Day . 2024-02-26
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My go-to place in Reading, and the best buffet place in the UK I have been so far. Most buffet places tend to provide a variety of average or low quality food, but Sushimania cooks every dish to a high standard when ordered, which makes it unique. It is only 26.80 pp and you can get sashimi, unlimited sushi, prawn tempura etc. Make sure you try prawn and oyster tempura when you are there. They are the best on the earth. Last, but not least, you do not get MSG syndrome in Sushimania like other buffet places. Their dishes are lightly salted, and more of the natural taste. :)
Htar Yu Nwe . 2024-02-24
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All-you-can-eat sushi that was fresh, delicious, and didn't break the bank. Super friendly service from the waitress and the head sushi chef. Chill vibes, perfect for a casual date or even a family outing. Wheelchair accessible too! Would definitely go back!
Queenie Pacheco . 2024-02-23
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Not sure why so many negative reviews - the sushi is fine and tempura tasty and service very fast. It's also much cheaper than Osaka! Would recommend a visit. Don't bother with bottomless unless you're very hungry as a la carte probably works out cheaper.
Henry Wright . 2024-02-22
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Sushi mania has been one of my go tos for years. With the cost of living crisis, I was expecting the prices to have raised significantly for all you can eat - but they are still affordable (around £25 + 10% service fee) We love coming for all you can eat. This used to be done on paper but now you use a QR code on your phone. The Wi-Fi was a bit dodgy but it worked in the end. You get a round every 15 minutes. No matter how hungry we come, we’ve never stayed longer than the rounds last. There is plenty of food and it makes sense. The sushi includes mostly tuna & salmon. There is also shrimp, eel, inari, and other items. There is even salmon sashimi (3 orders of 3 slices per person). The sushi is limited but hey - it’s all you can eat! And you can add al a carte rolls if you’d like to spice things up. The hot food includes karage, ramen, teriyaki salmon, seaweed salad, and many other options The hot food comes in much larger portions. For example, the karage will be a pile of 15 while the nigiri is only 2 pieces. The rolls I believe are 6 pieces. The staff is always very kind to us. We really enjoy being here. There are always other people enjoying their food. It’s a great night out. I think this location would get 5 stars if we saw a couple new additions to the all you can eat sushi. But for what it is - it’s a great option for a sushi lover
Daphne Monro . 2024-02-20
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Cannot recommend enough. We stopped in here before a show at The Hexagon and I've been obsessively thinking about the food every since. Very decent portions, great prices, yummy food. What more can you ask for!
Samantha Greaves . 2024-02-15
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We dined at Sushimania Reading several times and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. As soon as we went there, there were no greetings, just got shown our table and we had requested for a high chair for my little one. But they wouldn’t give me one and showed me the sofa for my little to sit on! Then they got a new system where you order via the QR Code app on your mobile. The food then was served and it was good. Presentation was well presented. The staff's attitude was consistently rude throughout my visit, which results in a negative experience. Additionally, I was surprised to be asked to pay a service charge, as the service provided did not meet my expectations. When we asked them to remove the service charge, the staff stated that you’re paying half price of the lunch and you have to pay the service charge. This is was just utter nonsense! Then the manager came and stated that the service charge is not much and the service charge is for the service for bringing the food to the table. We ended up paying the charge, as we couldn’t be bothered with the pointless dispute. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant, even though the food was good; but due to the poor customer service and lackluster experience!
Ramiya Shangeethan . 2024-02-14
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They offer a bottomless menu for 105 minutes, promising unlimited Asian cuisine. While the food quality, especially the chicken gyozas, is commendable, priced at £26.99 per person, the bottomless option feels a bit overpriced. Opting for a starter, main, and drink might offer better value for money without compromising on the dining experience.
Sara Ines . 2024-02-12
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The staff is very rude and disrespectful. We ordered as much as possible coz we are very hungry but the staff came to us with the order receipt and aggressively remind us if we can finish all of it. First of all, its very unnecessary, coz we know are capabilities. We are hungry, we can eat all we can. You should be grateful we chose to eat in your place!! At the end, we finish all we ordered.
DonCarlito Vlog . 2024-02-05
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One of my favourite places. Food is lovely staff is very friendly
Spaska Dimova . 2024-02-04
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Wonderful service and quality for the price you pay
Stephanie Rogers . 2024-02-03
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The best restaurant in the whole town. Lots of vegetarian or vegan options. Nice service. The soups are especially gorgeous and the spinach rolls are magnificent. Recommend, recommend!
Satsuma B . 2024-02-03
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I ended up not being able to eat as my friends were doing 'bottomless' and I just wanted a few bits and pieces. They wouldn't issue me a separate bill to order my own food. So sat there hungry watching everyone else eat. Were very rude about it too. Friends said the food was very average. Will not be going back here. Ever. On principle.
Naomi Millar . 2024-01-24
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Great food and wide variety. Definitely best sushi in Reading. Tried the buffet today and it was a pleasant experience. I don't really understand the negative reviews here and what kind of service these people were expecting. Nothing wrong about the service. Nice waitress lady kept offering to top up my water and thanked me for the business. Food was served in a timely manner. Will come back for sure.
Ravenous Piranha . 2024-01-19
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I wouldn't go back. Not good people. Restaurant is not only about food but also Communication and Service. They are like a robot. Order, eat, pay, and leave quick as possible. No question, no talk. If you question, you will see frightening face. Cheers
Y I . 2024-01-15
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First time at sushimania, was skeptical as we always go to yo sushi, but I have to say, the food was amazing! Ordering via the QR code on the app so easy, the tempura batter was the best I've ever had! So light and crispy! And all the rolls were perfect, so fresh and super filling!! And great price too!!! So happy we tried sushimania, will be back again soon !
Ellie Hopkins . 2024-01-08
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Extremely rude staff! Couldn’t even be bothered to talk or explain things.
Muhammad Khan . 2023-12-30
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First time having Sushi and such a huge range. Went with a large group of mates meaning could try so many choices. Team are very friendly and happy to answer questions or support, but also very much leave you to it as it is all app based, Thursday night and very busy which is always a good sign!
Mitchell Jones . 2023-12-22
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Good food for a very good price. Still my go to place for Japanese food with a touch of Cantonese style.
Ho Cheung Chan . 2023-12-16
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It's been a few years since I was last here. Food is still good, but the prices have gone up and the new ordering system is unfriendly and not intuitive.
Gavinder Alburino . 2023-11-17
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Love Sushimania. Always a friendly welcome and good sushi
Stuart Morris . 2023-11-11
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Absolutely the best sushi in Reading.
Krzysztof Przybylowski . 2023-11-11
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Booked a table and drove for over an hour just to try this restaurant’s sushi buffet. Then told that we haven’t booked even tho showed evidence. We were told that we could have a table but would have to leave after an hour. Service was extremely poor, they did not care
Charlotte . 2023-11-11
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Relatively small place... when we enter the air conditioning was not on and it was relatively hot.. we ordered some sushis which were just fine. The service is acceptable... I liked mainly the decoration of the place very colorful ! The prices were reasonable. We paid around 30 usd per person.
HA12014 . 2023-11-05
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We arrived early without reservation and we're very lucky to be seated. A popular venue near the Hexagon theatre. Four of us had numerous dishes, each a delight. The staff were friendly and engaging. Will definitely return.
Brooke Clevenger . 2023-10-21
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Wonderful experience, sturdy tables to hold all this delicious food :)
David Eberhardt . 2023-10-19
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I've had a great good there. Service is excellent.
Abu Hasan O . 2023-10-08
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This was a strange evening. First, the place has a number of what look like winos swigging from bottles around it. You go in and ambience is pleasant -a kind of eastern feel. The staff speak poor English and just direct you to a QR code which you use to order from. That is simple enough and the food arrives. The food was exceptional - tasty and brilliantly presented. Shame the service was rubbish. For a fixed price of £26 its not bad value. If you want the food then go along. If you want a smile or even a hello from the staff, then do not. Other reviews call the staff hostile, im not sure id go that far but certainly unfriendly.
JP99MA . 2023-09-30
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won't stop ever coming here. Friendliest manager and staff and food is always on point
Angel Lama . 2023-09-17
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Great food, but slow on serving and as you only get a limited amount of time, it can eat into your eating time quite considerably. Drinks are not included in the price if you choose bottomless.
Sallie L . 2023-09-11
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All you can eat is an amazing deal. Lots of items to choose from. However, too much rice in the sushi. In a business point of view, it's very smart, to be fair, for the price they are charging and the quality of food they are delivering, I will still come back, but I'm eating too much rice compared to other sushi places. The service is alright, not amazing, but good enough to stay. Nothing was offensive or overly rude. The waiter/waitress is normally very straight forward, get straight to the point. They are helpful when assistance needed.
Andrew White . 2023-09-09
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I was skeptical at trying out this restaurant at first, due to the negative reviews, but after my recent experience at this restaurant, it seems to me that some reviews are no longer reflective to present times. The restaurant have implemented ways to improve their service. Previous reviews mentioned about ordering verbally, and that the restaurant introduce tactical measures to prevent customers from ordering in a timely manner. Whereas they ignore you, slow in service or was rather rude in their manners. Luckily, this wasn't the case at all! We ordered via the app on our phones. It's a very convenient process, scan the QR code and ready to order. I like the technological aspect of this, save all the hassle and the app is very easy to navigate. The menu is very good, you can order tempuras, salmon sashimi, and so many other options. Definitely highly recommended based on the wide range of buffet selection. The food arrived rather promptly, good quality. I like the buffet option that they cook what you ordered, so it's freshly prepared out of the kitchen. We do not live locally, we have to travel 1 hour and 40mins to get to this restaurant, but we had already been back. It's definitely great value for money, the sashimi is very generous, thick slices. We will be back again! 🥰🥰
CL . 2023-09-09
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Extreme misleading lunch offer. The management needs to do maths and realise it’s not half price lunch menu if they double the price first. For example, would anyone pay £15.80 for a side salad(pic attached) in a mediocre sushi cafe. Just lettuce and 2 baby tomatoes. Not good value and not surprised they had no customers. I used to go regularly with my daughter before lockdown as it was her favourite restaurant. Will not return and judging by the covers I’m probably not the only one. Floor Staff speaks loudly in their own language and laughing and gawping at guests dining alone for lunch. Go if you like the feeling of being stared at and then being ripped off. When I questioned the bill she was ready with the response so definitely this has been questioned as she was very snarky and prepared. Manager was friendly but I wasn’t looking for friends. Just a decent quick lunch but was scammed. Not all scammers are online I guess. Experience is mania but not in a good way.
Heleny Osman . 2023-09-08
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Fresh, amazing food, good service and reasonable prices . We’re just love it & gonna come back again!
Apollónia S . 2023-09-03
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We ADORE sushimania. Brilliant prompt service, delicious sushi, relatively well priced (I remember when it was 14.90 for unlimited buffet... 25 now +10% gratuity) If you're looking for pandering staff don't come here, they're forward and short, we love it as we know what we want and when, but they're not chatty!
Sunny Hourican . 2023-08-31
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Good food variety on all you can eat. The sashimi is very generous, thick slices. The sushi is good. Will come back again.
Katie . 2023-08-29
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We love this place, popping in here 2-3 times a week for a quick dinner for 2, which cost us rarely more than £20 total 😍 You do get a lot for money, we love the taste of their sushi's, salads, noodles, tempura, miso soups👍👍👍 Sad to see the restaurant is underrated on Google, but place is still mostly busy so people do enjoy it 😎 Highly recommended for both a la carte and all you can eat👍😊
Lana Mur . 2023-08-06
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Upd: August 2023. Their new online ordering system is weird. It automatically adds all you can eat menu to what appears to be your bill and staff don't explain this upon arrival so you end up looking at the screen thinking you just ordered something you didn't want. Then you ask the waiters and they impatiently explain to you that their computer can see that you didn't order it. Another thing about this system is that it's very ableist and ageist. It's online and you are assumed to have a phone, internet connection, be able to see and hear. They don't even ask you at the door if you'd prefer a paper menu which imho they should be doing. Good take out. Can get busy at times and we had a very disturbing experience there once when a couple with the baby started changing him at the actual table next to us. We complained and the staff just moved us but didn't say anything to the parents who were literally changing a soiled nappy in the area where food was being consumed. We could smell it from the other table. Gross.
Kaisa Nikulainen . 2023-08-03
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Our go to sushi place in Reading. It's very consistent and the service is spot on. They regularly have half price a la carte menus and do a reasonably well priced all you can eat. No bells and whistles or manga and fake jasmine here, just good sushi and other things. Btw my favourite is the duck donburi and sweet prawn sushi.
James Dashwood . 2023-07-24
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The sea food noodle dish that I had was very poor - it had two prawns in it, some small chunks of fish and a crab stick! It cost over £6 and mostly consisted of noodles - I could have had a pot noodle at home instead. My husband ordered too much and could not finish one of the dishes, so he wanted to take it home, but the staff member said that we would need to pay double for each dish we want to take away. That is apparently the restaurant policy! I would not go there again.
Relax31447190378 . 2023-07-13
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Prices have gone up, quality has gone down. It never was the most amazing quality to begin with but it used to be nice enough. Now the quality has gone down quite a bit. Tempura was just awful - the batter was all wrong, it was burnt and full.of oil. Sashimi quality was pretty bad too.
Anca Emancipatu . 2023-07-10
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A good selection, and not too pricey - especially on Friday at lunchtime. Good for a quick lunch. Service is generally pretty good, and there's consistency in what you get. Cures the itch for the sushi craving!
S D . 2023-07-07
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The worst place ever, wouldn’t recommend it to anyone else, yesterday 27th of June we were 6 academics& Students celebrating one of our students, we had our table reserved, but the guy was very very rude , he was literally yelling at us , he was shouting for about 10 minutes maybe more , we couldn’t get a proper menu , he didn’t answer anything about how we can order just yelling, very rude, bad language and tone, I strongly recommend to stay away from this place. If there is less than zero recommendation I would give it.
TAREQ ZEYAD . 2023-06-28
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The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was great and the service was quite fast. Easy to order using a QR code and then processing the order was quick and efficient. Definitely coming back!
Joshua Hyde . 2023-06-28
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Overall great experience here; food is freshly made to order, tasty and great value. Highly recommend trying the ‘Jumbo Dragon Roll’, ‘Crunchy Salmon Roll’, ‘Unagi Don’ (eel and rice), ‘Soft Shell Crab Temaki’, ‘Tempura’, ‘Tofu Salad’ (the salad sauce is nice). The place gets busy during the weekend and we did not book, so recommend heading in just when they open for lunch or booking a table. They are popular for their all you can eat buffet (though ordering type) or half price on A La Carte. Bear in mind when you order it is via a QR code and you can make your selection on your phone, it is quite intuitive so many people will figure it out. The food is well prepared; good quality, generous portions and packed with flavour. Food service is fast too after ordering. I would definitely go back again and recommend to others to try during lunch periods for the offers in person.
Sam S . 2023-06-22
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I must admit, I stayed away from this place after reading all the bas reviews, but eventually curiosity was stronger, and I’m happy I gave it a try! I was worried mostly about the staff, but I must say they were nice, maybe a bit direct and straight to the point, but I wouldn’t call them rude. The food deal is where this restaurant shines, you can get so much for the set price! From sushi, to deep fried tempura shrimps. The food was tasty too, a bit sweet for my taste, but that’s all the Asian restaurants in the Uk, not just this one. I’d say to give it a try, and you’ll feel like you get a lot for your money!
Iulian Turicianu . 2023-06-11
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Trust me! I have eaten many Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes in many places but the dishes we get in Sushimania is next level. Every dish gives you unique taste. Staff there are really nice and the manager is not like a manager, he is like your friend. He talks to you as though he knows you for ages, makes you feel comfortable. My favorite go to place!! You will not regret eating there.
shristina Rai . 2023-05-07
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Quite a few vegan options - ask for the allergen book, quite easy to navigate with all dishes being numbered and the veggie ones being labelled. Have half price offers during lunchtime which make it a really good value meal!! Soba salad is lovely and sushi made fresh to order (had asparagus).
Aya Nagai K . 2023-04-24
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Rating: 1 Date of inspection: January 11, 2023 Type of eatery: Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Address: 9 Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7QF Inspectors said major improvement was necessary with regard to the management of food safety whilst improvement was necessary with regard to the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building. The hygienic handling of food was deemed generally satisfactory.
Louis Ng . 2023-04-19
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Not the best quality but half price evening menu was value for money.
Jockman Cheung . 2023-04-02
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Food is good, the "all you can eat" buffet has a lot of variety and is really good value for money. I used to go to the Oxford branch, sadly that it was shut
Melody Gillman . 2023-03-25
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Poor attitude of the male staff! Hope it can be improved.
Ricky Ma . 2023-03-19
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Price and taste are good, service is terrible
Ling Tao Kong . 2023-03-11
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Delicious food, friendly service and very reasonably priced!
Jimjimjiminijim . 2023-02-27
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All great. Vegetarian food options great. Service fast which was what we needed.
Emma Thomas . 2023-02-26
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Wasn’t expecting half price off almost every food related item. Fast service and great sushi!
Jamie Gilbert . 2023-02-21
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Very busy sushi restaurant. Quality sushi here. Price is also reasonable.
Lai Keat . 2023-02-20
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Loved my first visit although I was cold!! Food was amazing, as was the service. Great atmosphere, would highly recommend x
Mary Flynn . 2023-02-13
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Tasty sushi at half price was a perfect treat ! :D
Andrew Wiid . 2023-02-10
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The sushi weren't fresh. The sushi rice was dry and old. The so call all you can eat wasn't really that case. They hold the order paper to limit the rounds you order and the food came very late. Food wasn't nice. The service wasn't good too. No next time and not recommend.
eamy lam . 2023-01-15
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Wait for a long time to eat 1dish =1 hour of waiting
Caton Tong . 2023-01-14
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completely rude customer service, I was on a table of 9. Two of the people decide to get the bottom less order and everyone has gotten their food except from one, everyone finished their food and the order still wasnt there. Two people had the bottom less and the worker came up to us and said “I see you eating that you’re not allowed don’t lie”. Out of order. Food was decent but wouldn’t come again.
Ashley Destiny . 2023-01-02
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Delicious variety of Japanese food, the prices are quite good for good quality sushi - so much so that our family has driven quite far just to come here. Only con is that the place is often full so you may have to wait a while to get seated. But a pretty good restaurant nevertheless:)
Lindaaa ! . 2023-01-02
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Appalling service made the food taste worse. Rude staff all throughout. This was supposed to be an enjoyable dinner 🤦🏼♀️ Not worth it.
D R . 2023-01-02
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Great during lunch when half price offer is on.
KC Wan . 2022-12-27
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Always go there with my mom or my boyfriend. Been there so many times now and they never dissapoint me. The staff are so lovely and quick, food always as expected. Salmon is just so fresh and amazing. Their beef skewers are just 😍. Honestly their hot and cold food are all amazing. Definitely recommend! And if you're a sushi lover and love to eat they have an All you can eat! Totally worth it.
Meliaharriss . 2022-12-23
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Never Fail To Impress!! Amazing Always go there with my mom or my boyfriend. Been there so many times now and they never dissapoint me. The staff are so lovely and quick, food always as expected. Salmon is just so fresh and amazing. Their beef skewers are just . Honestly their hot and cold food are all amazing. Definitely recommend! And if you're a sushi lover and love to eat they have an All you can eat! Totally worth it.
J K . 2022-12-23
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We went here last night, the food and service was good as always. Good always hot and fresh and tasty. We have been here 4 times in the past 6 months and will continue to go here. People who are complaining about service I personally have never had any issues with any of the staff and the owner is always happy to help!!
Alex Hart . 2022-12-10
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We have been to Sushimania several times and whilst the food is always good, the price for the buffet has increased from £18 to £24 per person. The sushi isn't as good as it used to be whereas some of the starters are very good. Also we had to keep asking for the menu to order another course which was quite frustrating. It seems that they don't want you to order from the buffer despite advertising it as unlimited. One of the waiters was quite rude at the end of the meal which spoilt what should have been a pleasant family meal celebrating a birthday. Wouldn't go back to this branch of Sushimania.
Curious580152 . 2022-11-30
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Terrible experience. No service at all. The food is just ok. We ordered curry katsu and soup noodle. Everything taste like processed product bought from store. The young waitresses are terrible, very rude and impatient.
Mike Feng . 2022-11-20
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Very poor service, the maneger very rude, because I trying to ask why we need to buy minimum 2 all you can eat meal if the price is individually? It's unfair we pay 24,80£ for my wife because she went through a stomach reduction surgery, so she can't eat more than 2 or 3 picies. And if we pay individually why we need minimum 2 person for all you can eat ? No make any sense. I'm very disappointed.
Taste Trekkers . 2022-10-29
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Such a shame. The food is good, exactly what you expect. However, the manager was extremely rude. As students we only get to treat ourselves to a meal out every so often. So for our anniversary we attended once again and ordered a bottle of wine, only for the manager to make rude comments behind our backs!?! We over heard him saying “daddy’s money”. When I confronted him about the comment (untrue btw) he didn’t even apologise. I had to go to the counter for the bill, he then sipped his beer in-front of me and made a snarky comment about the charge?!? So weird, completely out of order. We won’t be returning.
Lauren Egan . 2022-10-17
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Such a shame. The food is good, exactly what you expect from sushi mania. However, the manager was extremely rude. As students we only get to treat ourselves to a meal out every so often. So for our anniversary we attended once again and ordered a bottle of wine, only for the manager to make rude comments behind our backs!?! We over heard him saying “daddy’s money”. When I confronted him about the comment (untrue btw) he didn’t even apologise. I had to go to the counter for the bill, he then sipped his beer in-front of me and made a snarky comment about the charge?!? So weird, completely out of order. Won’t be returning.
32laurennE . 2022-10-17
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Two years later, I have to edit my review as I can't recommend it anymore. It got really expensive (and they trick you, as they have outdated prices on the menus on the tables, but the new price on a sign on the wall behind you as you enter), but the quality keeps getting worse (the sashimi just tastes like water and some pieces have a weird color) and the service is not very welcoming (some borderline rude). We used to celebrate all our family birthdays here, but this was definitely the last one. :(
Alex R. Fortes . 2022-10-03
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Went in and the food was absolutely terrible. The sushi did not taste fresh, the Prawn tempura was soo battered and tasteless. Was asked to finish 4 pieces of sushi otherwise would be charged £5 more, was the most disgusting sushi I've had and had to finish it YUCK! The service was poor and rude, with DIRECT answers NO and just walked off. Paid £65 for 2 people and the quality of the food, the taste and service not on par!
Salil Gurung . 2022-09-27
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Great food, as usual. Had a family gathering so we chose sushimanía as a treat takeout with me collecting the food. We got a 20% discount so it was worth it.
Veronica Medina . 2022-09-18
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When I first saw it I didn’t think much but goodness was I wrong. The food is so good and it’s great to try new foods! The best thing has to be the teriyaki salmon. Definitely recommend!
Lois Nightingale . 2022-09-15
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Today I went to eat and the meal I ordered for lunch was not delivered. I asked the staff and they found out that the meal was wrong. After waiting for 20 minutes, all my friends had finished eating, but the meal had not arrived. , I told him that I wanted to cancel, and then the employee loudly shouted to the kitchen that I wanted to cancel. The attitude was so bad, and no one of the employees told me that I was sorry, and finally I had to charge a service charge. I don’t recommend it to everyone
Ching lam Cheuk . 2022-09-12
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Normally go to Oxford but unfortunately closed so tried reading, never again £6 pound more a head, I can't complain about the food or the waiting staff but the manager was very intimidating, on the bill they added a service charge I explained I didn't want to pay that (I would rather tip an individual who serves me but was so many different ones and was already higher priced) the waitress then walked off and got the manager who infront of the whole restaurant basically asked why I didn't want to pay it! Not nicely either, I was so embarrassed, he told me adding a service charge is the law and he needed a reason why I didn't want to pay, I've never felt so awkward, I didn't want to be bullied Into paying it.
Sarah james . 2022-09-12
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Worst Sushimania we've been to (we have been to Golders Green & St. Albans). We dined here 3x over the past year and every time we do, we keep regretting why we came here. The quality of food was not as good as other branches, one time we were served off tasting beef skewers. They still use paper style ordering while other branches use the app now and they don't give you back the order paper until you as for it. Their service is very slow, most of our visits we waited very long for our repeat orders and some visits we don't even get to repeat orders as they took time to return the order paper. They also charged us for child fee on my 1 year old son who only ate 2pcs of tempura. They also only had one toilet which they also use for some storage. We will NEVER go back to this place again.
Patricia . 2022-09-10
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It was good but something changed from the last times we went here.
Ionut Vlad . 2022-09-04
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10/10 great restaurant for sushi and katsu curry lovers. Best katsu curry in town. I have been to this restaurant after two years and the guys still remember my favourite dishes. Half price menu for lunch is great too.
Sumesh Thazhath . 2022-09-03
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Orders are coming slow, improve needed.
Leung Ching Hei Hermas . 2022-08-31
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The food is very good but the service is horrible. We arrived 1h before finishing the all you can eat time and they only gave us the a la carte menu option (more expensive). After ordering, one of the managers shouted to us from far away : Are you sure? It is too much food! It's £(total price of our order) of food. We felt embarrassed as he shouted to the entire restaurant. It was our first time there and had no idea how the food was. While we were eating they were looking at us and laughing. Very disrespectful.
Aline Zil-White . 2022-08-31
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Went here 2 weeks ago on the weekend. It’s our first time here in Sushimania Reading. When we entered the restaurant, they didn’t welcome or ask if we wanted a table for 2 or 4. We were standing by the entrance, waiting for them to approach us. The staff were looking at us, didn’t even talk to us, and they were laughing near the bar/cashier. After 15 minutes of waiting, we tried to ask staff if we could get a table, and they told us no table available yet, and they would call us if the table were available. After 5 mins, the table was available. We sat, and they handed us the menu. Their food was scrummy, and everything was satisfying. I ordered their Octopus which was good, and their deep-fried tofu- not amazed with the tofu, but the sauce was delicious. We also ordered their wakame, and I loved the serving size. It made me happy. I also ordered their sushi and tempura- which was also good. The sauce of the prawn tempura was a bit bland - it could add a little flavour. We also ordered ramen, which was also okay - large serving as well! Initially, I was disappointed because the people behind us got their order immediately compared to ours even though we ordered first. And they were of the same nationality as the restaurant staff/owner. Regardless of that, the food was good. Maybe improve the service and customer approach next time 🙂
Jamie Marie . 2022-08-17
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Absolutely dreadful, bathrooms are disgusting 🤮! Service is awful, staff are rude! Never again
No Thank you . 2022-08-09
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The Assistant Manageress was very impolite, felt like we are not welcome, though the Manager apologized for her rudeness. Food is ok, pieces of sushi were too big.
Dennis Chan . 2022-08-08
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Foods are great, note 10% service charge gonna be included in the bill
Hiu Chung Tse (Kenny) . 2022-08-07
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Awful staff including the owner who tried to bully me after I wanted to order more food even though it’s an all you can eat place?! Unhelpful and unwelcoming staff not an environment you expect from a restaurant. Would not recommend eating here, wouldn’t go back there if it was the last restaurant in Reading - overpriced and low quality food.
cleopatraxiv . 2022-07-23
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Awful staff including the owner who tried to bully me after I wanted to order more food even though it’s an all you can eat place?! Unhelpful and unwelcoming staff not an environment you expect from a restaurant. Would not recommend eating here, wouldn’t go back there if it was the last restaurant in Reading.
Cleopatra . 2022-07-23
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